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Russia’s New Blockchain Elections Remain Centralized
19.8.2020
There will be two blockchain voting pilots for Russia's off-year election next month
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin in Space; Prime Brokerage Race; Nodes You Can’t Trace
19.8.2020
The OCC's door is open for banks looking to discuss getting involved in crypto services, a Russian bank issued a token-backed loan and bitcoin has been sent from space
Pro-Bitcoin Senate Candidate Wins Primary Race in Wyoming
19.8.2020
Cynthia Lummis, a former U.S. Representative and bitcoin advocate has won her primary race to join the U.S. Senate in Wyoming
Bitcoin News Roundup for Aug. 19, 2020
19.8.2020
With bitcoin pulling back from its bull run and the emergence of YAM-inspired “Spaghetti Money,” CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!
Chainlink to Provide Data for Farming Insurance Startup Arbol
19.8.2020
Chainlink will provide climate data for insurance startup Arbol’s weather derivatives. Small to medium sized firms can use the Ethereum-based dapp for hedging natural events
First Mover: Money Legos Turn ‘Exuberant’ as Chainlink Stripped of ‘DeFi’
19.8.2020
This year's growth in the cryptocurrency subsector DeFi has been so remarkable that some analysts are now calling the phenomenon "exuberant."
Barclays’ Former Russian Bank Has Issued a Token-Collateralized Loans
19.8.2020
Expobank has issued its first loan using WAVES tokens as collateral – they're now estimating what future demand could be
NFTs Are Boring; Here’s How to Make Them Fun
19.8.2020
Crypto collectables have a limited audience, but the underlying technology behind NFTs can create novel online experiences and games for everyone
Bitcoin’s Bull Run is Slowing – Pullback Now Expected
19.8.2020
Some analysts are now predicting further price corrections after bitcoin fell back below the $12,000 milestone on Tuesday
UK Regulator Grants License to Digital Security Exchange Archax
19.8.2020
The U.K. watchdog has granted several licenses to Archax that will allow it to become a "one-stop-shop" for the digital security space
$200m Staked in YAM-Inspired DeFi Protocol in Under 12 Hours
19.8.2020
The DeFi craze continues as investors stake $200 million in a new yield farming protocol that's not even 12 hours old yet
Riot Blockchain Supercharges Mining Ops With 8,000 More Bitmain Rigs as Bitcoin Price Soars
19.8.2020
Company executives say Riot Blockchain is on track to become cash flow positive later this year
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides to $11.8K; Uniswap at $7M in Monthly ETH Fees
18.8.2020
Bitcoin heads to bearish territory while the Ethereum blockchain’s gas fees continue to be pricey
Blockchain Privacy Firm HOPR Releases Mixnet Hardware Node for Ethereum
18.8.2020
HOPR Hardware Nodes validate transactions on the Ethereum blockchain – without any reliance on cloud servers controlled by Amazon and Alibaba
How Excess Capital and Low Interest Rates Reshaped Silicon Valley, Feat. Chris McCann
18.8.2020
A conversation with a VC about changes in fintech, crypto and how public market trends shape the startup scene
Binance-Owned WazirX Announces DeFi Project With Matic
18.8.2020
The exchange has opted for Matic instead of Ethereum’s network, which is currently dominating the DeFi space because of "high gas costs."
Why the Decentralized Web’s Development Is Unstoppable
18.8.2020
The time to hone in on the “New Internet” is now
One Small Step for Bitcoin – SpaceChain Secured Transfer From International Space Station
18.8.2020
SpaceChain said the test advances its dreams of building a decentralized blockchain infrastructure in space
Bequant, Now in Crowded Prime Brokerage Race, Adds Signature Bank Integration
18.8.2020
In a newly crowded market, Bequant is still adding features to the suite of services it's been building for the past two years
Russia, With Bitcoin Playing Bit Part, Tried to Hack 2016 U.S. Election, Senate Report Finds
18.8.2020
Bitcoin may have been the salacious pretext to Marina Butina's fling with Patrick Byrne